Sunset & Sunrise Today in Berkeley, California
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Berkeley: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 8:30 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Berkeley at 8:30 PM, having risen at 5:59 AM. That works out to 14h 31m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Berkeley falls at 1:15 PM.
Berkeley lies at latitude 37.87°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 13 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Berkeley keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Berkeley's golden hour, about 7:53 PM to 8:49 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:49 PM to 9:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Berkeley is at 8:30 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 1m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Berkeley drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Berkeley, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Berkeley ranges from as early as 4:49 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:35 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 47m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 31m.
Moon in Berkeley today
Sunset today: Berkeley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 31m |
| Oakland | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
| Richmond | 5:59 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 31m |
| Alameda | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
| Chinatown | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 30m |
Berkeley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 47m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 31m
- Latest sunset 8:35 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:49 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:33 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Berkeley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 47m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 31m |
Berkeley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 31m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 16s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:01 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:02 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 23s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 25s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:03 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:04 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 42s |
Twilight times in Berkeley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:08 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:49 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Berkeley.
Sunrise & sunset in Berkeley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 43m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Berkeley.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Berkeley
What time is sunset in Berkeley today?
Sunset in Berkeley, California is at 8:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Berkeley today?
Sunrise in Berkeley is at 5:59 AM today, with 14h 31m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Berkeley tomorrow?
Sunrise in Berkeley tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Berkeley tomorrow?
Sunset in Berkeley tomorrow is at 8:30 PM.
How long is the day in Berkeley today?
Berkeley gets 14h 31m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:59 AM and sunset at 8:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Berkeley?
The evening golden hour in Berkeley is about 7:53 PM to 8:49 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Berkeley?
The evening blue hour in Berkeley runs from about 8:49 PM to 9:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Berkeley?
After sunset at 8:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Berkeley at around 9:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Berkeley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Berkeley — is at 1:15 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Berkeley
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Sunset card for Berkeley
Learn more about sunset, sunrise & twilight
- 🌇 What is golden hour?Golden hour is the warm, soft light just after sunrise and before sunset. Learn what it is, when it happens, how long it lasts, and how to use it.
- 🌆 What is blue hour?Discover what blue hour is, when it happens, how it differs from golden hour, and expert tips for photographing the soft blue twilight. Check exact blue.
- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
- 🌅 Why are sunsets red and orange?Discover the science behind red and orange sunsets, from Rayleigh scattering to air quality. Learn when and where to see the most vivid colors.
- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.